Objective Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common compressive focal mononeuropathy, and the increased incidence in postmenopausal and pregnant women suggests its association with oestrogen.

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve (which travels through the carpal tunnel in the wrist) becomes compressed or inflamed. When this happens, you can experience numbness, tingling, and ...

The Institutional Review Board of our hospital (Taipei Tzuchi Hospital Institutional Review Board Committee) approved this study, and patients provided informed consent prior to the study.

Wrist braces are a staple in the relief of carpal tunnel symptoms and are very effective. While Occupational Therapy clinics can make custom fitted splints, there are plenty of good over-the-counter ...